Visual display stethoscope
October 24, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3858005 Heart detective Electronic stethoscope Phonocephalographic device Vital signs monitoring system Electronic pick-up device for transducing electrical energy and sound energy of the heart Apparatus and method for detecting Korotkoff sounds Apparatus for monitoring and storing utilizing a data processor Method and apparatus for detecting respiratory distress Continuity detector for heartbeat rate measuring system InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 782079 filed on 10/24/1991US Classes:600/528, Detecting heart sound381/67, STETHOSCOPES, ELECTRICAL600/586Detecting sound generated within bodyExaminersPrimary: Kamm, William E.Assistant: Lacyk, John P. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61B 005/02A61B 007/04 AbstractAn visual display stethoscope for use in the auscultation of body sounds is disclosed. The stethoscope is adapted for display, manipulation and analysis of the received body sounds. The present invention includes a stethoscope electronically coupled to a display module. The display module has the ability to display an analog representation of the received body sounds and includes menu keys for selecting among the various functions provided by the stethoscope for manipulation and analysis of the waveform data. These functions include real time analog filtering of displayed waveforms, digital filtering of stored waveforms, and interval timing between strategic positions in the body sound waveforms. The visual display stethoscope therefore is of significant aid to physicians in the analysis, recognition, and diagnosis of abnormalities which can be examined via auscultation methods.Other References
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